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Aug-12-20 Avoid Putting Others Down

GUIDELINES FOR A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE CLASSROOM DISCUSSION

(Adapted from Brookfied and Preskill 2012)

Listen actively and attentively.

Ask for clarification.

Avoid interrupting one another.

Challenge one another – respectfully.

Critique ideas, not people.

Avoid offering opinions without evidence.

Avoid put-downs.

Take responsibility for the quality of the discussion.

Build on one another’s comments; work toward a shared understanding.

Always have your materials with you.

Give other people the opportunity to contribute.

Speak from your own experience.

If you are offended, let the class and/or instructor know.

Consider anything that is said in class confidential.

DMU Timestamp: May 11, 2020 21:16

Added August 12, 2020 at 6:16am by Constance Smith
Title: Avoid Putting Others Down

In these times, it can already be difficult to talk about certain topics. I feel that a large reason there is such a wide divide between individuals now is a lack of respect for differing ideas and opinions. We, as humans can be so ingrained in our thinking that we don't accept anything else. Especially in a classroom, I believe that fostering an environment of openness and respect allows people to discuss difficult discussions without feeling belittled or unheard. Each person has had their own experiences, and our beliefs are based on those experiences and so it's important to be aware of how our actions affect others' because we have no idea what someone may have experienced. When individuals feel comfortable, we can share more and all work towards achieving the ultimate goal of building a better environment. This guideline is extremely important if we wish to learn more about openness and awareness with the social world around us, and not doing this only prohibits furthering our education.

DMU Timestamp: July 23, 2020 19:52





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